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The Flower Factory: 1917

"Margaret Ciampa, 14 years old, finishing flowers at Boston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts." January 29, 1917. View full size. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine.

"Margaret Ciampa, 14 years old, finishing flowers at Boston Floral Supply Co., 347-357 Cambridge Street. Said to be the only flower factory in Massachusetts." January 29, 1917. View full size. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine.

 

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That's a great link Dave,

That's a great link Dave, thanks!

Waxed Roses

She's removing the flowers from the dipping boards. These were real roses dipped in wax, which is still practiced as a craft.

Ah. Thank you!

Ah. Thank you!

Fluffing

I think she fluffing the artificial flowers and wiring them to wooden stems

What does "finishing

What does "finishing flowers" consist of?

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